# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220243370007` · 11/26/2024 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Equinox Gold
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

While performing track wrapping on the #402 Shovel, a piece of metal sheared off from the roller assembly when it contacted the track chain.  The fragment struck the maintenance technician on the forearm, causing a 2-inch laceration.  The metal was removed from the arm and the employee was transported to a local medical facility to close the wound with stitches.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*